How to pronounce claiming
Say it like KLAY-ming. Claiming has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLAY).
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- KLAY
- ming
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Claiming pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KLAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- mingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of claiming
American and British speakers say claiming in essentially the same way: /ˈkleɪmɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈkleɪmɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: KLAY-ming.
What does claiming mean?
- present participle and gerund of claim How to pronounce claim“It isn't that they are claiming they are right; they are claiming you are wrong.”
- The act of making a claim.
Words that rhyme with claiming
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of claiming.
Questions about saying claiming
How do you pronounce claiming?
Say KLAY-ming. The American pronunciation is /ˈkleɪmɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈkleɪmɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in claiming?
Claiming has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLAY). Broken into parts: KLAY · ming.
Do Americans and Brits say claiming the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkleɪmɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈkleɪmɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.